For Sportsmen, By Sportsmen:
Information Regarding Denials for Entry into Canada, Overcoming Inadmissibility, Forming and Advising Hunting and Fishing Organizations, Game and Fish Violations and Trademark and Patents for Outdoor Equipment by Chaudhary Law Office, USA

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Applying for Criminal Rehabilitation in Canada

As mentioned earlier, you may wish to travel to Canada, but have a recent issue on your legal record. You may also apply for individual criminal rehabilitation, 5 years following the original conviction. You can apply for “criminal rehabilitation” by submitting the following:

An application form IMM 1444E

A copy of your passport data pages

An FBI police certificate

A state police certificate

A passport size photograph

Copies of court documents indicating the charge, section of law violated, the verdict, and sentencing

Individuals may apply for a temporary resident permit to enter Canada prior to rehabilitation. However, this is up to the passport control officer's discretion and requires a $200 fee. A temporary resident permit is meant to allow entry for exceptional circumstances only. These reasons would include national interest or strong humanitarian/compassionate grounds.

It’s important to note that if you are traveling through Canada’s International Airports or arriving on an international flight from the USA, you will be required to clear passport control, even if you’re continuing to a connecting international flight with a destination outside of Canada. If they find the DWI / DUI on your record you may be sent to immigrations screening and a potentially along wait delay.

Satveer Chaudhary is the founding lawyer of Chaudhary Law Office, PLLC. In practice over 10 years Chaudhary brings 14 years of legislative experience as a State Senator and Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives to each and every case

Satveer S. Chaudhary is a lifelong sportsman and former wildlife and conservation policy- maker. As an attorney, he represents hunting and fishing organizations, businesses, individual hunters and anglers, and serves on the board of Safari Club International. He has worked in a variety of capacities with National Association of Sportsmen Caucuses, NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever. He knows the law because he helped make it.

The information provided is offered for informational purposes only. It is not offered as and does not constitute legal advice. Chaudhary Law Office, PLLC does not seek to represent you based upon your review of this brochure. You should not make legal hiring decisions based merely upon brochures, advertising or other promotional materials.

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About Me

I am founding partner of Chaudhary Law Office, PLLC. It's a Twin Cities/ Minneapolis and St Paul, Minnesota USA based law firm specializing in immigration, sportsman law, small business, divorce, family and criminal law. We focus on client advocacy regardless of race, religion, country of origin or immigration status.

I'm a former Minnesota State Legislator. Married to Dee Chaudhary, we have 4 children, 3 dogs and a cat. I am an avid outdoorsman and love to hunt and fish.